Team Leader

Team Leader – Community Dental Service

Band 7: £49,387 - £56,515

37.5 Hours Per Week

Permanent

Location: Various Locala Community Dental Sites

Responsibilities

Locala Community Dental Services (CDS) are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Team Leader to provide operational leadership and support across our dental services. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering high‑quality patient care and leading teams to achieve excellence.

As Team Leader, you will work closely with clinicians, dental nurses and administrative staff to ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of services. You will promote a positive working culture, support service development, and ensure that patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care.

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and management to designated teams within Community Dental Services.
• Support staff development, performance management and wellbeing.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with organisational policies, quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate resources effectively to maintain high standards of patient care and service efficiency.
• Monitor key performance indicators and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism and patient‑centred care.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and external stakeholders to support service delivery.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role within healthcare or dental services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience managing staff performance and supporting professional development.
• A commitment to delivering high‑quality, patient‑focused services.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, health and safety, and quality standards within healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Flexible working – We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work‑life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension – We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each after you have successfully started your role with us.

We are not able to offer sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

Please note – this position may be subject to DBS check.

Closing date – 24/06/2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated date should we receive sufficient applications.

Locala is a Disability Confident employer and any disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

For more information please refer to the job description. To discuss the role further please contact Alexis Halloran, Operational Service Manager at alexis.halloran@locala.org.uk.

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